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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
1
Reader snippets and light commentary from the Thomasville newspaper feature a mix of jokes, social notes, and gossip items. References include public figures and recent events, with terse observations on politics, entertainment, and culture.
The article argues the new tariff raises costs for a five person farm by 250 to 1000 dollars yearly, benefiting manufacturers more than farmers. It notes life expectancy gains since 1600 and credits medical public health work for longer life, then ends with a reflection on degrees and how to value expert credentials.
A reflective piece honors Thomas A. Edison's fifty year impact on electric lighting, noting the shift from kerosene to electric lamps and the vast, pervasive adoption in industry and homes. It touches on cultural shifts, references figures like General Booth and Lindbergh, and comments on public figures and events of the era with a casual, opinionated tone.
The Albany plan to close shops at eight or seven on Saturdays draws objections and debate. The Herald supports an earlier close while noting the old custom of after dark trading. Thomasville discussed similar limits but took no action. Merchants prefer gradual change and some favor ten o'clock closing over eight.
A historical critique notes that advertisers seek news space as a paid service rather than free information. It argues charities and civic projects push for publicity, often treating it as expensive advertising. Merchants favor exposure yet prefer cheaper paper and bid-based suppliers. The piece laments self interest over objective reporting.
The medical world concentrates on extending life expectancy, aiming to save millions of lives annually. Researchers dedicate themselves to this work, pursuing benefits believed to surpass other profits in scale and importance.
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